In 2024, European government expenditure on R&D in transport, telecommunication, and other infrastructures reflects Germany's leading position with 1.14 billion Euros, followed by Italy and Spain with values of 0.15516 and 0.13339 billion Euros respectively. Greece and Portugal maintain moderate figures, while Slovakia, Estonia, and Luxembourg exhibit smaller investments. The 2023 data shows substantial growth in Estonia and Austria, at 115.02% and 39.39% respectively. Over the past five years, compounded annual growth rates suggest varying emphasis on R&D across nations, with notable accelerations in smaller economies such as Estonia.
Future trends to watch include the increased focus on sustainability and digital infrastructure enhancement, particularly as countries aim to transition to greener technologies and enhance digital connectivity, which may lead to increased R&D investments throughout Europe. Continued variation in national priorities and economic circumstances will result in diverse growth rates in government expenditure on these crucial sectors.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Transport, Telecommunication and Other Infrastructures by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,140 | 2021 | +7.52% | +11.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 155.16 | 2023 | +2.01% | +3.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 133.39 | 2023 | +2.15% | +7.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 28.91 | 2023 | +12.02% | +39.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 21.35 | 2023 | +5.6% | +1.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 15.18 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.0053% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 2.01 | 2023 | +3.13% | +6.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 1.38 | 2023 | -1.08% | +115.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 0.077 | 2021 | +100% | View data |
